10 Best Chris Tomlin Songs

In my opinion, Chris Tomlin is one of the best Christian song writers and worship leaders of today. In this article I will not only include songs that Chris wrote, I will also share some well known songs that I think you will agree he sings and leads well. When I hear him I always want to sing praises to the Lord. Here are 10 of what I consider to be the best Chris Tomlin songs. Enjoy!

Featured Song:

We Fall Down (Chris Tomlin) This is the song that gave Chris Tomlin world-wide exposure as a worship song writer and leader. He was young and just graduated from college when he was at camp with his friend Louie Giglio; he was moved to write this song when Louie preached from Revelation 4. A few months later Chris heard a group singing this song and it confirmed that he was on the right road, doing what God made him to do – write and lead worship songs. While this song dates back to 1997, it is ageless in its message that one day we will fall down and worship Jesus. It is a simple tune with a huge message. View a video and sing along in the upper right area on this page.

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)

This song combines some of the traditional “Amazing Grace” hymn by John Newton with new lyrics and tune by Christ Tomlin. The song was inspired by the movie “Amazing Grace” and is the title song for that movie.

Sample Lyrics:

Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed My chains are gone I’ve been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God, Who called me here below Will be forever mine Will be forever mine You are forever mine

Forever

This was one of Chris’s first nationally released songs on his solo project entitled “The Noise We Make”.

Sample Lyrics:

Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise With a mighty hand and outstretched arm His love endures forever For the life that’s been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise Sing praise, sing praise

Yeah Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever Forever

From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever By the grace of God We will carry on His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise Sing praise, sing praise Yeah Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever Forever Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever Forever Forever

His love endures forever His love endures forever His love endures forever Forever Sing praise, sing praise Sing praise, sing praise Yeah Forever you are faithful Forever you are strong Foerver you are with us Forever And ever Yeah

Forever you are faithful Forever you are strong Forever you are with us Forever Forever You are God….. Forever And ever and ever ….

Holy is the Lord

In 2004 Chris released this one on his “Arriving” album. Sing along with the video below.

How Great is Our God

This is another lovely, worshipful song. It is easy to sing and easy to lead. Take a look at the lyrics.

Sample Lyrics:

The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice

He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice

How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our GodAge to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb

Name above all names Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God

How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God

I Lift My Hands (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher & Louie Giglio)

One of the newer songs, “I Lift My Hands” is a great one to sing with your hands lifted high to our ever faithful God and Father.

Sample Lyrics:

Be still, there is a healerHis love is deeper than the seaHis mercy, it is unfailingHis arms are fortress for the weak

Let faith ariseLet faith arise

I lift my hands to believe againYou are my refuge, You are my strengthAs I pour out my heartThese things, I rememberYou are faithful, God, forever

Be still, there is a riverThat flows from Calvary’s treeA fountain for the thirstPure grace that washes over me

Let faith ariseLet faith arise

I lift my hands to believe againYou are my refuge, You are my strengthAs I pour out my heartThese things, I rememberYou are faithful, God, forever

I lift my hands to believe againYou are my refuge, You are my strengthAs I pour out my heartThese things, I rememberYou are faithful, God, forever

I lift my hands to believe againYou are my refuge, You are my strengthAs I pour out my heartThese things, I rememberYou are faithful, God, forever

And I lift my hands to believe againYou are my refuge, You are my strengthAs I pour out my heartThese things, I rememberYou are faithful, God, forever

Let faith ariseLet faith arise

I Will Rise (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Matt Maher & Louie Giglio)

If you are looking for a good song for Easter, this one would do well as a special music piece. The lyrics are powerful and the song brings tears to my eyes every time I recall the fact that I am just a sinner saved by grace. Because of what Jesus did at the cross, I too will rise. You can know Jesus as your Saviour too. Read about Him here : Jesus

Sample Lyrics:

There’s a peace I’ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul I can say “It is well”

Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles’ wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

There’s a day that’s drawing near When this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles’ wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing, “Worthy is the Lamb” And I hear the cry of every longing heart, “Worthy is the Lamb” [x2]

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles’ wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

Indescribable (Laura Story)

I have heard many people sing this one and I think Chris Tomlin’s rendition is the best by far. I must give credit to the lovely Laura Story, who wrote this song.

Sing along with the video below:

Jesus Messiah

Another great Easter song; consider adding this to your praise and worship set. This will stick with you for the rest of the week!

Sample Lyrics:

He became sin, who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled himself and carried the cross

Love so amazing, love so amazing

Jesus Messiah, name above all names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

His body the bread, his blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn

Love so amazing, love so amazing, yeah

Jesus Messiah, name above all names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

All I hope is in You, all I hope is in You All the glory to You, God, the light of the world

Jesus Messiah, name above all names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

Pamela Rose Williams is a wife, mom and grand mom. She and her Pastor-husband serve together at Selah Mountain Ministries in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a Christian freelance writer and has her own web site Christianity Every Day. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. Other interests include bird-watching, gardening, crafting and technology. Her motto is “Christianity isn’t for just once a week; Christianity is for Every Day.” Pamela is also Senior Editor and writer here at WhatChristiansWantToKnow.com.

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My husband passed away on the 15th of March, 2013. He was killed instantly from an accident and me and my 3- kids were devestated. We had 3-of Chris Tomlins songs played at his funeral. They were not only beautiful songs – but the words meant so much to us during our time of need. God is Good!!

There are many of these songs I do not like, lyrically. I do enjoy I will rise, except for some of the chorus lines. There are just too many of his songs that bring a particular verse to mind; that being Matthew 6:7

Thanks Pamela…I listen to this song a few times a day and didn’t realize it was Chris Tomlin. I’ve been trying to find out who sang this. This is the best version of this song. I even posted it on FB for Easter because I love the song and his voice.

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